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UK Nuclear Arsenal Plan Slammed as 'Irresponsible, Dangerous' Violation of International Law

"As the world wrestles with the pandemic and climate chaos, it beggars belief that our government is opting to increase Britain's nuclear arsenal."

Brett Wilkins · Mar 16, 2021

An unarmed Trident II missile is fired during an exercise off the California coast. (Photo: Ronald Gutridge/U.S. Navy/Flickr/cc)

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will smear lipstick all over this pig of a deal and declare it a triumph. (Photo: Michael Kappeler/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)

The European Union: Free at Last

Gwynne Dyer · Dec 28, 2020

Scottish Government Decries "Devastating" Effect Post-Brexit Border Policy Will Have on Economy

Julia Conley · Feb 19, 2020

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at UN Headquarters in New York, September 24, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Boris Johnson Trade Talks With US Raising Fears in UK of 'Shock Doctrine Brexit'

Eoin Higgins · Feb 2, 2020

Among UK citizens aged 45-54, 56% voted to leave the EU, with those aged 55-64 (57%) and 65+ (60%) remarkably close. Compare this to 73% in the 18-24 age group, and 62% in the 25-34 age group, who voted to remain in the EU. (Photo: Pixabay/Public Domain)

Brexit’s Backward Legacy: The Past Swallowing The Future

Christian Christensen · Jan 31, 2020

After Scotland Decisively Rejects Brexit and the Tories in General Election, SNP's Sturgeon Calls for Second Independence Referendum

"Given what I fear the Tory government now has in store for Scotland, that right to choose our own future has never been more important or more urgent."

Julia Conley · Dec 13, 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party had a good showing in exit polls from Thursday's general election.

UK Exit Polls Suggest Defeat for Labour, Strong Majority for Tory Prime Minister Boris Johnson

"Just utterly devastating."

Eoin Higgins · Dec 12, 2019

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a rally in Stainton Village in Middlesbrough, on the last day of General Election campaigning.

'Take Nothing for Granted': On Eve of UK Election, Tightening Polls Mean Anything is Possible

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn told voters he was giving them a "message of hope."

Eoin Higgins · Dec 11, 2019

Trump-style politics, and particularly American-style privatized healthcare, are the bogeymen of the U.K. election. (Photo: The Progressive)

What the U.K. Election Tells Us About Universal Health Care

Across the political spectrum, the British are clear: American-style health care is a terrible idea.

Sarah Jaffe · Dec 4, 2019

Documents Reveal 'Toxic Trump-Johnson Deal' Post-Brexit Would Allow US Pharma Industry to Send NHS Drug Prices Skyrocketing

"A Labour government will stop our NHS being sold off in a toxic trade deal with Trump," Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said.

Julia Conley · Dec 4, 2019

They make a mockery of Boris Johnson’s manifesto pledge to protect British public services and standards—that would be absolutely impossible under the type of trade deal being discussed here. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

Leaked US Trade Talks Show How Trump Is Dictating Johnson's Approach to a Hard Brexit

Far from taking back control, Britain has clearly entered into a relationship where we hold none of the cards.

Nick Dearden · Nov 27, 2019

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves after speaking at an activists training event at the GLO Centre in Motherwell, Scotland on October 26.

'Radical and Ambitious' Labour Manifesto Promises to Transform UK

"This Labour Manifesto is more than just a book. It represents real hope for communities up and down these four nations."

Eoin Higgins · Nov 21, 2019

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Boris, Brexit, and the British Election

Brexit has deeply split British society and presents a serious conundrum for left and progressive forces.

Reese Erlich · Nov 1, 2019

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hold a meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, September 24, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

United Kingdom—Brexit or No Brexit—Our Donald Trumps Your Boris

But an ocean apart, both US and UK activists fight dangerous threats to democracy.

Michael Winship · Oct 31, 2019

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves after speaking at an activists training event at the GLO Centre in Motherwell, Scotland on Saturday.

With Brexit on the Line, Corbyn Vows 'Ambitious and Radical Campaign' as Labour Backs General Election

Labour Leader says U.K. election "a once in a generation chance to build a country for the many, not the few."

Eoin Higgins · Oct 29, 2019

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